Reset Your Routine With the Everything Planner
The beginning of a new year has a way of stirring up mixed feelings. On one hand, there’s excitement and motivation. On the other hand, there’s pressure — to do more, be more, and somehow have everything perfectly organized right out of the gate.
If you’re craving a reset but don’t want to overwhelm yourself in the process, this is your reminder that a routine reset doesn’t have to be extreme. It doesn’t require a brand-new personality or a rigid schedule that works for about a week and then falls apart.
A meaningful reset is gentle. It meets you where you are. And it grows with you — which is exactly how I designed the Everything Planner to be used.
Start With a Gentle Reset (Not a Complete Overhaul)
Before you add new routines or goals, it’s important to pause and take stock of what your days actually look like right now. Resetting your routine works best when it’s rooted in awareness instead of urgency.
Spend a few minutes reflecting on questions like:
What parts of my day feel rushed or chaotic?
What routines already feel supportive?
Where do I feel the most mentally cluttered?
You don’t need long journal entries or perfectly worded answers. A short list, a brain dump, or even a few bullet points are more than enough to identify patterns.
The Everything Planner gives you open-ended space for this kind of reflection, which is often the missing piece when routines don’t stick.
Rebuild Your Daily Routine One Layer at a Time
Once you’ve reflected, it’s time to rebuild — slowly and intentionally.
Instead of trying to plan an entire “perfect” day, break your routine into simple sections: morning, midday, and evening
Each part of the day has a different purpose and energy level.
Your morning routine might focus on running errands or picking up the house.
Midday might prioritize focus and productivity.
Evenings often benefit from slowing down and transition.
The weekly and daily layouts in the Everything Planner allow you to sketch out these rhythms without forcing you into strict time blocks. You can plan what matters while still leaving room for flexibility.
This layered approach makes routines feel supportive instead of restrictive.
I’m using the black and white version of the Everything Planner
Reset Your Priorities for the Season You’re In
One of the most powerful parts of a New Year reset is recognizing that your priorities may have changed — and that’s okay.
What mattered last year might not matter as much now. And trying to force outdated priorities into a new season often leads to frustration.
Before filling your planner, decide:
1–3 personal priorities
1–3 work or home priorities
One thing you intentionally want to do less of
Seeing these priorities written down helps guide your decisions week by week. The Everything Planner keeps everything in one place so you can see how different areas of your life overlap instead of treating them separately.
Create Routines That Support You (Not Control You)
A routine should act as a guide — not a rulebook.
When you’re building routines in your planner:
Leave room for adjustment
Expect interruptions
Plan with compassion, not pressure
Some days will flow beautifully. Others won’t — and that doesn’t mean your routine failed.
The Everything Planner is designed for real life. If something isn’t working, you can tweak it next week instead of scrapping the whole system.
Use monthly Check-Ins to Stay Grounded
Monthly check-ins are one of the most underrated tools for maintaining a reset.
At the end of each month, take a few minutes to ask:
What worked well?
What felt heavy or stressful?
What do I want to adjust next month?
This small habit keeps your routine aligned with your life as it changes. You’re not starting over — you’re refining.
Let Go of the “Perfect Start” Mindset
If you’re reading this a few days (or weeks) into the year, here’s your permission slip: you’re not behind.
A reset doesn’t have an expiration date. January just happens to be a popular starting point because it feels symbolic — not because it’s the only time change is allowed.
Your planner is there to support you through messy days, busy seasons, and fresh starts big and small.
A Small New Year Planning Bonus
Since so many of you grabbed an Everything Planner during my after-Christmas sale (thank you so much 💖), I decided to open up a short planner-only New Year reset window for this week.
If you’re still settling into your routines or want a flexible planning system you can truly make your own, this is a great time to take a look. I’ll link the Everything Planner below if you’d like to explore it.
No pressure — just an option if it feels supportive for where you are right now.
👉 Get your Everything Planner Here
Resetting your routine isn’t about doing more.
It’s about creating space for what matters — with clarity, flexibility, and kindness toward yourself.
Happy planning,
Maria 💖
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